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A. How long would this take?
B. Dates?
C. Do you camp along the route, or stay in hotels?
D. Do you have a support vehicle with you, or do you have to take and buy your own goods?
E. Have you figured the cost involved?
A) Next summer, estimate 60 days of riding and break days
B) Camp and occasional motel or Hostel.
C) Completely unsupported, haul tour gear with you.
D) Biggest cost will be transport to Washington State and home from Maine. Figure $1200.00 for that, in my case as an example, we're planning on using AMTRAK for those legs. Figure an average of $50.00 a day for safety along the way (overall average expense will likely be less, but better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.). Out west, there will be a lot of opportunities for free range camping. Additional camping will be in Natl Parks and State Parks, as well as city parks along the Northern Tier route. You can see what the Northern Tier is at
http://www.adventurecycling.org
E Still getting the cost estimate total together. I'll be providing maps, etc, but basic costs are going to be each handles their own expenses and Transportation.
IN addition, I'll have first aid stuff and experience and training in basic as well as more advanced first aid.
I can also give you an idea of what gear you'll need too. I'd suggest, if you are interested, at least getting some short tours: ie:weekenders, and maybe a weeks ride in to see if you like bike touring before you commit to a major major tour.